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Patent GB-2310104-A (GB)
Title: Loud speaker enclosure and tunable audio reproduction apparatus
Inventor: YANG YI-FU
IPC: H04R3/04
Filed: 1997-01-10
Abstract: An acoustic transmission line speaker enclosure 10, has concentric cylindrical structures 20, 30 which establish acoustic coupling between a rear-travelling sound wave and a surrounding air mass. Inherent rigidity or high bending resistance of the cylindrical structures 20, 30 allows use of very thin walled cylinders without a massive and large overall enclosure. An audio amplifier 218, 220, 230, 232 tunable to the resonant frequency of a listening room 212 removes very low narrow frequency band components of an audio signal produced by the speaker enclosures 10a, 10b and the listening room 212 cavity resonance is measured by injecting a frequency-varying sound wave into the listening room 212 while detecting peak sound energy within the room, the filter then serves to eliminate frequencies associated with listening room cavity resonance from the audio signal by way of a filter 220 associated with the amplifier.
Patent GB-2321729-A (GB)
Title: Requests from one computer for processing on another processed by intermediate server to reduce network traffic
Inventor: SLOAN KEITH
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 1997-02-04
Abstract: A data processing system comprises a client system (10), a server system (300) for connection to the client system, and a remote user terminal (310) for connection to the server system. The client has means (100) storing application code (11), means (110) for executing, on receipt of a remote access request, the application code to generate output requests, and means (120) for communicating the output requests to the server. The terminal has a display screen (440), and means (370) for issuing the remote access request to the server. The output requests comprise display requests directed to manipulating the display screen and non-display requests which can be processed independently of the terminal. The server has means (320) for forwarding the remote access request to the client, means (340) storing decoding code, means (320) for sending the decoding code to the terminal on detection of the remote access request, means (320) for receiving the output requests from the client, means (330) for generating responses to the non-display requests on behalf of the terminal, and means (320) for returning the responses generated to the client and for forwarding the display requests to the terminal. The terminal further includes means (370) for receiving the decoding code and the display requests from the server, and means (380) for executing the decoding code to manipulate the display screen in dependence on the display requests.
Patent GB-2323174-A (GB)
Title: Automatic static load testing for piles
Inventor: ENGLAND MELVIN GERRARD
IPC: G01N3/08
Filed: 1997-03-14
Abstract: There is disclosed a method and apparatus for testing the static load-bearing capacity of a pile, wherein a test load is applied to the top of the pile 2 by way of a jack 1 braced against a reaction member 3 and the magnitude of the test load and the resulting displacement of the pile are measured and communicated to a data logger 7. An electronic load cell 6 is mounted between the jack 1 and the top of the pile 2 and is connected to the logger 7. The logger 7 issues control signals to the jack 1 in response to the measured magnitude of the test load so as to apply a predetermined regime of test loads to the top of the pile 2. By automatically monitoring the applied test load, it is possible to maintain a desired load with a high level of accuracy for an extended period of time without the need for operator intervention.
Patent GB-2314759-A (GB)
Title: Excrement removal device and dog leash handle
Inventor: RYCROFT DAVID
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 1997-03-25
Abstract: The device is a pair of hinged jaws 11, 12 (which may have a generally stirrup shape) which may used to remove waste from a surface as to well as provide a leash handle for use in restraining an animal. When used as a waste removal device, the jaws are opened and placed inside a plastic bag. The plastic bag is then placed over the waste on the surface and the jaws closed, thus surrounding the waste. The bag is then turned inside out enclosing the waste inside the bag. In the leash application, the jaws are closed and the ends 13, 14 of the stirrup shaped members may be used as a hand grip whereby a leash 17 is attached at the opposite end. The device may be further adapted so that a waste bag storage means 18 is located in one of the jaws whereby the bags stored therein are accessible when the jaws are open and when the jaws are closed, the bags are securely constrained in a recess formed by the two jaws. Potential applications include primarily pet uses - ie: for removing pet waste as well as leash device for a dog or similar animal.
Patent GB-2312815-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for symbol timing tracking
Inventor: GURNEY DAVID PAUL
IPC: H04L27/233
Filed: 1996-01-29
Abstract: An apparatus and method for symbol timing tracking has a decimation index input (42). The decimation index (42) is connected to an upper threshold limiter (44) and a lower threshold limiter (46). The upper threshold limiter (44) is connected to an upper shift register (48). A plurality of cells (52) in the upper shift register (48) are connected to a majority vote logic circuit (54). The majority vote logic circuit (54) is connected to a symbol clock time base (56) and a clocking and clearing control circuit (62). The clocking and clearing control circuit (62) has a clock enable output and a clear signal connected to the upper shift register (48). The lower threshold limiter (46) is connected to a lower shift register (58) that is connected to a second majority vote logic circuit (60).
Patent GB-2315539-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle headlamp
Inventor: YAMAMURA SATOSHI
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 1997-07-18
Abstract: A vehicle headlamp comprising a discharge bulb, and a reflector having a reflecting surface including a plurality of reflecting surface elements. A sub-light distribution pattern having an oblique cut line and a horizontal cut line is formed by controlling the light reflecting from the reflecting surface elements, the oblique cut line forming elements and the horizontal cut line forming elements extend above the lines of intersection of the reflecting surface and an inclined surfaces which pass through the optical axis of the reflector at an angle of 15{ above the horizontal or above the line of intersection of the reflecting surface and a horizontal surface 15 mm above the optical axis of the reflector. This decreases the amount of glare to drivers of oncoming vehicles.
Patent GB-2316152-A (GB)
Title: Fluid valve actuator
Inventor: FUGAZZA GIUSEPPE
IPC: F16K31/04
Filed: 1997-08-05
Abstract: The actuator (1) comprises a casing (2) housing an electric motor (5) which is coupled to a rotary drive member (11) having a cam profile (11c) cooperating frontally with a matching profile (20d) of an associated driven member (20) mounted for translation in the housing (2) to operate valve stem 24. Two electrical switches (31, 32) fig 2 and 3, not shown, are also mounted in the housing (2) and comprise respective movable contacts (31a, 32a) controlled by followers (34, 35) which cooperate with a radial cam profile (11d) of the rotary drive member (11), the switches acting to stop the motor at end position of the driven member 20.
Patent GB-2331717-A (GB)
Title: Reticulated coatings
Inventor: SNELL ROBERT
IPC: A61L31/00
Filed: 1997-11-26
Abstract: A method of forming an anti-blocking reticulated coating having an R a  value of at least 0.5 Ám on a substrate such as a medical device, comprises providing an agglomerate dispersion of a first polymer component in a polar solvent on a surface of the substrate, and evaporating the solvent to form the coating. The agglomerate dispersion may be formed before application to, or in situ on, the substrate, in the presence of an electrolyte or surfactant, and may include a second polymer. Preferably the coating is formed from an aqueous dispersion of polyurethane and either polyvinylpyrrolidone or hydroxyethylcellulose, the former but not the latter being retained in the coating upon washing. The substrate may be precoated with a third polymer which is the same as the first. A surfactant may be applied to the reticulated coating.
Patent GB-2334974-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary toilet seat with adjustable attachment means
Inventor: PONTING IVOR MAURICE
IPC: A47K13/00
Filed: 1998-03-07
Abstract: The seat comprises a seating rim 5 which provides a raised seating surface. A gap 12 in the seat can be adjusted in size by a nut 1 fitted on a screw-threaded end position 11 of the arm 2 which spans the gap 12. The adjustment allows for secure attachment of the auxiliary seat to a wide range of sizes of standard toilet seats and bowls.
Patent GB-2321340-A (GB)
Title: Optical modulator
Inventor: SHIELDS ANDREW JAMES
IPC: G02B6/12
Filed: 1996-10-09
Abstract: An optical modulator comprising a guided region for the transmission of an optical beam therethrough, a first gate (11) and an ohmic contact to said guided region, the guided region further comprising a doped layer (5) and a quantum well layer (7), wherein the doped layer (5) lies on an opposing side of the quantum well layer (7) to the first gate (11).
Patent GB-2324497-A (GB)
Title: Machine for forming articles by deep drawing
Inventor: MERKLINGHAUS HORST
IPC: B29C51/26
Filed: 1998-04-21
Abstract: A machine for deep-draw moulding of articles from a web (2) of thermoplastic synthetic material or the like includes a heating unit (5), an intermittent web transporting unit, a fixed upper tool (3), a raisable and lowerable as well as pivotable lower tool (4), and a stacking device (7), wherein the movements of the lower tool are determined by cam discs (15, 19) mounted on a drive shaft and by cam rollers (13, 20) for the cam discs such that the lower tool (4) is arranged to be linearly movably guided in pivotable guide member (11) by oppositely disposed side walls 12.
Patent GB-2322728-A (GB)
Title: Disc drive spindle motor having hydro bearing with optimized lubricant viscosity
Inventor: KHAN RAQUIB U
IPC: C10N30/10
Filed: 1996-10-25
Abstract: A disc drive (10) includes a housing (12), a central axis (80), a stationary member (34) fixed to the housing and coaxial with the central axis, and a rotatable member (36) rotatable about the central axis with respect to the stationary member. A stator (38) is fixed to the housing. A rotor (70) is supported by the rotatable member and is magnetically coupled to the stator. A data storage disc (16) is attached to and is coaxial with the rotatable member. A hydro bearing (37) interconnects the stationary member and the rotatable member and includes a blend of base fluids (84). The base fluids are selected such that one has a viscosity that is greater than a desired viscosity for the drive, another has a viscosity that is less than the desired viscosity and the blend has a viscosity that is within a selected range of the desired viscosity.
Patent GB-2324277-A (GB)
Title: Production vessel with sinusoidal waterline hull
Inventor: BOERSETH KNUT E
IPC: B63B3/38
Filed: 1997-02-14
Abstract: A ship comprising: approximately sinusoidal waterlines; and a surface extending from the transom stern at the design waterline plane to the base plane at about L/3 from the bow and defining an angle between the base plane and an oblique plane, the oblique plane being defined by: a line at the intersection of the transom stern and the design waterline plane and a point located on the surface at about 0.2 from the transom stern; and a turret located along the middle line plane.
Patent GB-2341249-A (GB)
Title: A method of generating a difference file defining differences between an updated file and a base file
Inventor: WILLIAMS DOMINIC CHRISTOPHER C
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 1998-08-17
Abstract: A checkpoint which describes a base file is produced by dividing the base file into a series of segments; generating for each segment a segment description; and creating from the generated segment descriptions a segments description structure as the checkpoint. The segment descriptions represent segments of the base file by combination of a their signature and a lossy representation of their image derived at a resolution sufficient to uniquely distinguish the segment amongst the other descriptions. A difference file which defines differences between an updated file and the base file is produced by generating at different levels of resolution segment descriptions for segments in the updated file and comparing the generated segment descriptions with segment descriptions in the checkpoint to identify matching and non-matching segments. Data identifying segments in the updated file that match segments in the base file and bytes in the updated file identified as existing in the base file are stored as the difference file.
Patent GB-2341459-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic scene power by clock mechanism
Inventor: LEE VINCENT KUO WEI
IPC: G04B45/00
Filed: 1998-09-08
Abstract: Disclosed is a drive mechanism for an ornament 1 in which a clock mechanism 2 serves to provide power required for a dynamic scene. The clock main spring barrel has a seconds wheel 23 to replace a conventional second hand. The seconds wheel has a large number of teeth provided along its circumferential surface and meshes with a small driven gear 3 to cause the latter to rotate at a high speed. The small driven gear causes a magnet-bearing member 4 to rotate. The magnet-bearing member A causes article 5 to move.
Patent GB-2342927-A (GB)
Title: Sputtering
Inventor: BUCHANAN KEITH EDWARD
IPC: C23C14/44
Filed: 1998-10-23
Abstract: Sputter Apparatus which is generally indicated at 10, is provided with additional D.C. coils 23, 23 to increase uniformity of deposition. This apparatus includes an R.F. coil 15 for enhancing the ionisation of the sputtered material, a negatively biased support for a workpiece disposed in the chamber opposite a target, at least one external D.C. coil disposed between the target and the vicinity of the support for inducing a magnetic field in the vicinity of the R.F. coil, R.F. power supply means for supplying power to the R.F. coil in a frequency range of 100kHz to 2MHz, and a D.C. power supply for supplying power to the D.C. coil. A single coil may constitute the R.F. coil and a D.C. coil.
Patent GB-2334047-A (GB)
Title: Internal coiled tubing connector with resistance to torque
Inventor: CORONADO MARTIN P
IPC: E21B17/04
Filed: 1999-02-03
Abstract: A connector for running in and supporting downhole torque-producing equipment from an internal surface of a tubular string comprises a body supporting a seal assembly (28) and a slip assembly (46) which is rotationally locked to the body, where the seal and slip assemblies are insertable into the tubular string and are extendable to contact the string to resist applied torque. The connector may comprise upper housing (10) and lower housing (12) connected together by thread (18). Sealing element (28) has rings (30,32). In operation, the coiled tubing (16) contacts shoulder (56), and upper housing (10) is rotated, compressing the sealing element (28) against the inside wall (58) of the coiled tubing (16). A cone (34) is rotationally locked to the lower housing (12) and is pushed towards slip assembly (46) which pushes a surface up inclined surface (60). Cone (34) has a spline extending into a gap (44) which increases in width as the slip assembly (46) is pushed against the inside wall (58) of the coiled tubing (16). Whickers (52) prevent torque being transmitted to the coiled tubing, while whickers (48) resist pull-out.
Patent GB-2348191-A (GB)
Title: Container with cup-shaped, child-proof closure
Inventor: NIELSEN ARNE BENDIX
IPC: B65D50/06
Filed: 1999-03-25
Abstract: A container 1 with a neck 2 has a cup shaped closure (12). The neck of the container has at least one external screw-thread, each defining a channel 3 for co-operation with at least one radial projection (17) on the inner annular wall of the closure. Alternatively, the screwthread(s) may be on the closure, and the projection(s) on the neck 2. The channel has a first part 6 with a steep pitch, starting at the free end surface 5 of the neck and continuing towards the container body, and a second part 7, 8 which has a less steep pitch. Upon screwing the closure onto the container 1, the projection (17) slides along the first section 6 and into one section 7 of the second part 7, 8. Upon screwing the closure off the container, the closure is both turned and simultaneously pulled in an axial direction away from the container, so as to slide the projection (17) out of section 7, through the transition 10 and into part 6. Failure to pull the closure axially during unscrewing results in the projection (17) sliding into the other section 8 of the second part 7, 8. There may be more than one screw channel 3 with a distance between the ends of each channel; there may be three such channels. There may be a third part 11 of each screw channel which continues from, and in the same direction as the first part 6. There may be increased friction with the projection (17) provided in the first part 6 compared with that in second part 7, 8. There may be markings on the closure and the neck 2 to show the opening position.
Patent GB-2352558-A (GB)
Title: An optical transmitter
Inventor: CARROLL KIERAN JAMES PATRICK
IPC: H01S5/02
Filed: 1999-06-23
Abstract: The transmitter comprises a laser diode 1, having front 1a and back 1b emission facets, mounted in a location recess 2 of an optical chip. The recess 2 has an inclined reflective facet 2c at one end, an waveguide 4 adjacent the other end and support surfaces 8a, 8b on which the laser is supported and which determines the location of the laser. The reflective facet is arranged to receive light directly from the back emission facet and to reflect the light out of the plane of the chip to a monitoring photodiode 7. A method of forming the location recess is also described. The optical axis of the laser diode is preferably inclined by a few degrees to the optical axis of the waveguide to reduce the interference caused by reflections.
Patent GB-2335655-A (GB)
Title: A container
Inventor: BEADLE SIMONE
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 1998-11-13
Abstract: A container comprising a body (11, 81) having a circular mouth (10) covered in use by a lid (12, 82) having a cylindrical wall (13, 84), the lid (12, 82) being deformable to engage a cam surface (17, 99) on the container body so that movement of the deformable portion (23, 84) causes separation of the lid and body. The lid (12, 82) may have a catch means (31, 86a) thereon that engages the body (11, 81) to prevent the separation of the lid unless the catch means (31, 86a) is rendered inoperative by for example rotation of the lid relative to the body.
Patent GB-2352357-A (GB)
Title: Data/audio communication
Inventor: GRAY NEIL KENNETH
IPC: H04M9/00
Filed: 1999-07-20
Abstract: A system for communicating messages over a network of computers 12 in real time is described. The messages include broadcast audio or video data for delivery to multiple computers, and intercom audio or video data for delivery between computers. The system includes data storage means for storing the audio data from each broadcast message and from each intercom message, the data storage means also storing identification data for permitting a given broadcast or intercom message to be subsequently identified and its storage location determined. The broadcast data and the identification data are stored in a commonly accessible data storage means 11 being connected to the network, and the intercom audio data are stored locally 14 on the computers involved in a given intercom message. This provides an integrated solution to messaging which makes audit and recovery of a given message more efficient in terms of bandwidth usage.
Patent GB-2343452-A (GB)
Title: Extraction of phytosterols
Inventor: CHAPMAN THOMAS BRIAN
IPC: A61K31/56
Filed: 1999-11-05
Abstract: A method for preparing a lipophilic extract comprising one or more phytosterols and unsaturated fatty acids, said method comprising the step of extracting saw palmetto berries with liquid carbon dioxide and allowing the carbon dioxide to evaporate from the resulting mixture. The extract may be used in pharmaceutical compositions for treating urinary or prostate related conditions.
Patent HU-T60098-A (HU)
Title: Water-emulsifiable plant protective granulate and preparation thereof
Inventor: HEINRICH RUDOLF
IPC: A01N25/00
Filed: 1992-02-06
Abstract: The invention relates to water-emulsifiable granules of plant protection agents comprising the pesticidal active substance in liquid or dissolved form and a coating- and structure-imparting material which is at least partially soluble in water, to the use of these granules as new, advantageous plant protection formulations, and to processes for their preparation. Furthermore, it relates quite generally to the use of polyvinyl alcohols as coating- and structure-imparting materials in the preparation of water-emulsifiable granules which contain organic compounds dissolved in a high-boiling solvent or solvent mixture.
Patent HU-T71872-A (HU)
Title: Tamperproof cap with pourer
Inventor: GUGLIELMINI BERNARD
IPC: B65D47/08
Filed: 1995-05-31
Abstract: The pourer cap comprises a fixing ring (6) with an internal seal (9) fastening in the external collar (3) of the container neck. A stopper (7) with sealing skirt (12) is pivoted by a hinge (14) on the ring. A tearable security band (8) connects the stopper to the ring around the whole of its perimeter, except in the hinge space. The stopper and the security band are made from a single piece of moulded plastics. The pourer (5) with its pouring mouth (21) is made separately from the cap and placed in the cap for fitting onto the container neck. The pourer mouth has a height such that the skirt of the plug penetrates the pourer mouth in the plug closed position. The skirt is supported on the end of the pourer mouth in the plug open position so as to hold the plug stable in the open position. <IMAGE>
Patent IL-42232-A (IL)
Title: Dry medicines for oral administration
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 1973-05-09
Abstract: Delayed action pharmaceutical tablets are prepared from admixtures of active ingredient with talc, ethyl cellulose and magnesium stearate tableting lubricant, with twice as much talc present as ethyl cellulose. (From US3950508 A) [FR2183546A1]